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Former cricketer and Chennai Super Kings legend Suresh Raina feels that MS Dhoni could play in the Indian Premier League for two more years. Wicketkeeper batter Dhoni has been a big name in CSK over the years and is currently in the last phase of his career. However, Raina said that he could come to play for a couple of more years.
In his interview with FIlmygyan, the anchor asked Suresh Raina who will be CSK’s next wicket keeper after MS Dhoni. To this, Raina replied “I don’t know, honestly. Because MS Dhoni will play for two more years.” Notably, Dhoni will be back in action as CSK captain as IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 17. The tournament was suspended for one week due to tensions between India and Pakistan at the border. As the tournament resumes, CSK’s next fixture has been scheduled against Rajasthan Royals att Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 20.
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I have to work for the next 6-8 months: MS Dhoni on his return in IPL 2026
MS Dhoni hasn’t made any official announcement regarding his retirement from the IPL. However he gave his fans a ray of hope by saying that he will work for seven to eight months after the end of IPL 2025 to see if he can make his return in the next edition. Notably, CSK are already out of the playoffs in the ongoing season and are currently place at 10th spot in the points table with just three wins and nine losses so far.
“I'm 43 and I have played for a long time. They don't know when it will be my last year, it is a fact I play only 2 months a year. This IPL gets over, then I have to work for the next 6-8 months to see if my body is able to take this kind of pressure. (on his retirement plans) Nothing to decide as of now, but the love and affection I get everywhere is excellent,” Dhoni said after CSK’s win over KKR on May 7.
